1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Edexcel – Product Design: Graphics

2. ICT Electronic communications Computer Aided Design (CAD) Marketing, distribution and retailing of products Digital special effects We are discussing these TOGETHER

3. Electronic communications Email Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) – Paperless system through a computer network Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and broadband – Voice, data, text, graphics, music and video Video conferencing – Dedicated systems or desktop systems Advantages Disadvantages For Development Marketing Sales Global market place

4. Computer Aided Design (CAD) Creative and technical design – Quick editing for client – Zoomed in views Virtual modelling and testing – Simulations Rapid prototyping – Solid models Advantages Disadvantages Development Marketing Sales Global market place Conceive Design Develop Validate Manufacture

5. Marketing, distribution and retailing of products using: Electronic point of sale (EPOS) – Inventory/ordering – Financial transactions – Spreadsheets for profit/loss – Barcodes/QR codes Internet marketing and sales Advantages Disadvantages

6. Digital special effects Blue/green screen Computer-generated images (CGI)

7. Digital Special Effects Advantages – Any angle (including impossible to film angles) – No set construction needed – Costumes etc can be changed later Disadvantages – Expensive hardware and software – Skilled technical staff – Technology is outdated quickly (replaced by better techniques and programs)